English edit

Etymology edit

Blend of resentment +‎ presenteeism

Noun edit

resenteeism (uncountable)

  1. (neologism) The fact of remaining present in a job due to job security despite feeling unhappy and unfulfilled.
    • 2023 January 13, Bianca London, “Are you suffering from Resenteeism? The new workplace trend that’s the successor to quiet quitting”, in Glamour UK[1], archived from the original on 2024-05-05:
      Unlike presenteeism (going in to work but not being productive, for instance if you’re ill), those suffering from resenteeism experience a lot more frustration surrounding their current situation, something that can be catching among fellow staff.
    • 2023 January 31, Ella Glover, “Can’t bring yourself to leave the job you hate? It’s called ‘resenteeism’”, in Metro[2], archived from the original on 2024-05-05:
      Sirsha Haldar, general manager of ADP UK, a leading Payroll and HR provider, suggests that the Great Resignation may have played a part in the rise of resenteeism.
    • 2024 April 23, Eric Johnson, “Employers, you have a problem: Gen Z worker ‘quiet quitting’ has evolved into ‘resenteeism’”, in CNBC[3], archived from the original on 2024-05-05:
      At the core of both quiet quitting and resenteeism are common themes: burnout, feeling undervalued, and feeling unfulfilled.

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